Grub gear
Put lunch worries behind you with the Lunch Pak by Fleurville. This backpack-style lunch bag features a fully insulated, easy-to-clean interior lining, a water-resistant exterior, and large, soft zipper pulls for easy access to lunches and items stowed in the outside project pocket. Lunch Pak is PVC- and Teflon®-free, has reflective accents and is equipped with adjustable straps and a padded handle for optional carrying. Available in three prints: Fiesta Flowers, World Flag and Silver Digital Camouflage. $32. fleurville.com.
Picture this
Capture camp field trips, friendships and fun with the Nikon L20 Digital Camera. This compact, easy-to-use camera features ten mega pixels, a 3.6x Zoom-Nikkor lens, an oversized three-inch LCD screen, movie recording with sound and state-of-the-art technology designed to minimize blurriness and improve focus and detail. The L20 is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards, COOLPIX Software and all USB ports. $89. ritzcamera.com.
Collect camp data
Make fond memories and retain them for a lifetime with the Camp Friends Address Book from Campstuff4less.com. This photo/address journal features three sections, including “All About Me” for listing the best and worst things about camp; “Very Best Camp Friends” for collecting photos, addresses, birthdays and other information; and “Other Stuff” for sharing end-of-camp autographs, doodle notes, poems and jokes. $8. campstuff4less.com.
Close encounters with nature
Magnify your child’s camp experience with the Barska 10x50 X-Trail Wide Angle Binoculars. Perfect for nature hikes, these heavy-duty yet lightweight field glasses offer 10-times magnification power, multi-coated optics with center focus and a 50mm objective lens that provides bright, clear images. The binoculars are designed with rubber armor for ergonomics and a non-slip grip for comfortable viewing and come with a neck strap and carrying case. $26.99. binoculars.com.
Skin guard
Protect your child’s skin from harmful UV rays with Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen products. Available in regular, sport, face, sensitive and baby formulas. Blue Lizard is a top choice among dermatologist because it offers more than 30 times the skin’s protection and holds up against water and sweat four hours after application. From $10. coolibar.com or drugstore.com.
Environmental identifications
The National Audubon Society First Field Guides are the perfect camp addition if your child is interested in natural history and nature. The series includes a dozen miniature books on a variety of topics, such as Insects, Trees, Rocks and Minerals, Birds and Wildflowers, each highlighting 50 common species with beautiful photos and brief descriptions. From $5.95. barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Have fun at camp!
Jan Udlock is a freelance writer and mom of five. She has wonderful memories of going to camp where her grandmother was the crafts director.